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Economy

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Primary School Teachers Receive Intensive Training on Spoken Lao Program

A comprehensive training program is currently underway to equip primary school teachers with the...

Savannakhet Faces Critical Teacher Shortage

A critical shortage of teachers is plaguing the education system in Savannakhet, threatening the...

Laos To Export Electricity To Malaysia by September

Laos is to export electricity to Malaysia by September.  100 megawatts of electrical power will be sent to Malaysia by this September, according to...

IFC to Develop Credit System in Laos

The International Finance Corporation, the financial arm of the World Bank Group, is in talks with the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) to...

Attapeu International Airport Shuts Down

After flights between Vientiane-Attapeu ceased since October 2016, the Attapeu airport has been temporarily shut down. Passenger numbers were continually low, and flights were infrequent,...

LAOS: Electricity Facts

Certain members of the foreign media have hailed Laos as the "battery of Southeast Asia," with one of the nation's economic development strategies centered on...

Regional Transport Infrastructure Remains Challenged

Despite limited funding, Laos has been doing its best to develop and improve most of the regional transport infrastructure that passes through the country. This...

Army Stationed to Remove UXO for Laos-China Railway

Soldiers from the Lao People's Army have been deployed to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) along the route earmarked for the Laos-China railway so that...